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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.27, 1,002.18 and 446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.27, 1,002.18 and 446.59 is: 616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.27 : 1,002.18 = 446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.27/1,002.18 = 446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.27x = 1,002.18 × 446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.27x = 447,563.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,563.57/726.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.25

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